"Sweden's NATO Accession: A New Era of Security Alliance"
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Sweden is set to join NATO after Hungary's parliament approved its membership, following a two-year standoff, with formalities expected to be completed by the end of the week. The move comes in response to Russia's war in Ukraine, with both Sweden and Finland seeking security within NATO after years of military nonalignment. Their membership is anticipated to bolster NATO's capabilities in the high north and the Baltic Sea, while NATO member countries and allies have provided Ukraine with significant military, financial, and humanitarian aid since Russia's invasion.
- Sweden to join NATO as 32nd member. Here’s a map of NATO countries. The Washington Post
- NATO map: With Sweden joining, see all 32 countries in the alliance USA TODAY
- Ego, Putin or Jets? Reasons for Orban's Stance on Sweden Perplex Many. The New York Times
- Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession CNN
- Sweden's NATO accession ends era of go-it-alone security Reuters
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